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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA |
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REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, JULY 2, 2007, 7:00 P.M.
GUY C. LARCOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
100 N. FIFTH AVENUE, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48107
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MOMENT OF SILENCE |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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INTRO - INTRODUCTIONS |
| INTRO-1 |
Proclamation Recognizing July 15, 2007 as Huron River Day |
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PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
• (SPEAKERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GRANT THEIR RESERVED TIME TO AN ALTERNATE SPEAKER)
• ACCOMMODATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WHILE ADDRESSING COUNCIL |
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PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS |
| PH-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Rezoning of 1.13 Acres from TWP (Township District) to C1B (Community Convenience Center), Schultz Property, 2340 Dexter Avenue (Ordinance No. 14-07) (See B-1) Closed |
| PH-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Rezoning of 3.52 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1A (Single-Family Dwelling District), Champley Property, 788 Arlington Boulevard (Ordinance No. 15-07) (See B-2) Closed |
| PH-3 |
Greenhills School Site Plan and Development Agreement, 30.7 Acres, 850 Greenhills Drive (See DB-2) Closed |
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COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS |
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL |
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REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES |
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A - APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES |
| A-1 |
Work Session of June 11, 2007; Regular Session of June 18, 2007 Approved as Presented |
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA |
| CA-1 |
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with LaVant Landscape and Construction Services, Inc. for improvements at Sylvan and Redwood Parks - Bid #3850, in the Amount of $43,955.00 and to Establish a Construction Budget of $48,350.00 (Parks and Recreation Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-289-7-07 |
| CA-2 |
Resolution to Approve Liz Elling to Swim in the Huron River in Ann Arbor Parks on July 14 and 15, 2007 (Parks and Recreation Services – Jayne Miller, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-290-7-07 |
| CA-3 |
Resolution to Approve the 2007 Ann Arbor Jaycees Summer Carnival at Pioneer High School – Friday, July 6 to Sunday, July 8, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-291-7-07 |
| CA-4 |
Resolution to Approve a Contract with Governmental Consultant Services Inc. for Lobbying Services ($48,000.00) (Administration - Roger Fraser, City Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-292-7-07 |
| CA-5 |
Resolution Authorizing Sanitary Sewer, Water, and Storm Sewer Improvement Charges for 597 Allison Drive ($10,112.62) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-293-7-07 |
| CA-6 |
Resolution Authorizing Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement Charges for 2855 Heather Way ($3,418.48) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-294-7-07 |
| CA-7 |
Resolution to Approve Amendment #2 to the Previously Approved and Previously Amended Housing Rehabilitation Agreement, R-436-10-06 and R 517 12 06, with Minnette Burks ($4,057.00 in Additional CDBG Funds) (Community Development – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-295-7-07 |
| CA-8 |
Resolution to Accept Board of Insurance Administration Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2007 (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-296-7-07 |
| CA-9 |
Resolution to Accept Board of Insurance Administration Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2007(Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-297-7-07 |
| CA-10 |
Resolution to Approve the Transfer of Ownership and Location of a Class C Licensed Business with A Dance-Entertainment Permit – D/B/A Bar Louie (City Clerk - Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk) Approved - Resolution No. R-298-7-07 |
| CA-11 |
Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract with PC Helps Support, Inc. for the Provision of Employee Computer Software Support ($35,000.00) (Information Services Technology – Tom Crawford - Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-299-7-07 |
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B - ORDINANCES - SECOND READING |
| B-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Rezoning of 1.13 Acres from TWP (Township District) to C1B (Community Convenience Center), Schultz Property, 2340 Dexter Avenue (Ordinance No. 14-07) (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 8 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 yeas and 1 nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-1) Approved - Ordinance No. 14-07; Published 7/8/07; Effective 7/18/07 |
| B-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 55, Rezoning of 3.52 Acres from TWP (Township District) to R1A (Single-Family Dwelling District), Champley Property, 788 Arlington Boulevard (Ordinance No. 15-07) (CPC Recommendation: Motion to Approve Failed – 5 Yeas and 2 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-2) Approved - Ordinance No. 15-07; Published 7/8/07; Effective 7/18/07 |
| B-3 |
An Ordinance to Repeal Existing Chapter 33 and Replace it With a New Chapter 33 (Stormwater System) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Ordinance No. 17-07) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) (Will be heard together with the Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 17-07; See below) Postponed from the 6/18/07 regular session Approved - Ordinance No. 17-07; Published 7/8/07; Effective 7/18/07 |
| DS-1 |
Resolution to Authorize Summary Publication of Ordinance 17-07 to Repeal Existing Chapter 33 and Replace it With a New Chapter 33 (Stormwater System) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) (Will be heard together with Ordinance No. 17-07; See above) Postponed from the 6/18/07 regular session Approved - Resolution No. R-300-7-07 |
| B-4 |
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 29 (Increase Water, Sewer and Stormwater Rates) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Ordinance No. 18-07) (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) (Will be heard together with Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 18-07; see below) Postponed from the 6/18/07 Regular Session Approved as Amended - Ordinance No. 18-07; Published 7/8/07; Effective 7/18/07 |
| DS-2 |
Resolution to Authorize Summary Publication of Ordinance 18-07 to Amend Chapter 29 (Increase Water, Sewer and Stormwater Rates) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) (Will be heard together with Ordinance No. 18-07; see above) Postponed from the 6/18/07 regular session Approved - Resolution No. R-301-7-07 |
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C - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING |
| C-1 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 1:195 of Chapter 8 (Organization of Boards and Commissions) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor and Sections 2:92, 2:94, 2:95, 2:96 and 2:97 of Chapter 31 (Public Market) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Ordinance 22-07) (Parks and Recreation Services -
Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Postponed from the 6/18/07 regular session Approved as Amended - Ordinance No. 22-07; Public Hearing scheduled 7/16/07 |
| C-2 |
An Ordinance to Amend to Chapter 55, Rezoning of 0.28 Acre from TWP (Township District) to R1B (Single-Family Dwelling District), England Property, 3109 Cherry Tree Lane (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 8 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval – Motion to Approve Passed, 6 yeas and 1 nay) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Ordinance No. 23-07; Public Hearing scheduled 8/6/07 |
| C-3 |
An Ordinance to Amend Section 1:237 of Chapter 8 of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Organizations of Boards and Commissions) (Councilmember Teall) Added 7/2/07 Approved - Ordinance No. 24-07; Public Hearing scheduled 7/16/07 |
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D - MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS |
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New Business – Council: |
| DC-1 |
Resolution to Appoint Members to the City Greenbelt Advisory Commission (Councilmember Johnson) Approved - Resolution No. R-302-7-07 |
| DC-2 |
Resolution to Create a Taskforce to Examine the City of Ann Arbor Joining the Urban County (Councilmembers Leigh Greden, Stephen Rapundalo, Margie Teall) Approved - Resolution No. R-303-7-07 |
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Added After Newspaper Deadline: |
| DC-3 |
Resolution to Nominate a Member to the City Environmental Commission (Councilmembers Teall and Woods) Added 6/29/07 Postponed until 7/16/07 |
| DC-4 |
Resolution Adopting Environmental Action Plan Principles and Environmental Action Plan Goals (Councilmembers Teall and Woods) Added 6/29/07 Postponed until 7/16/07 |
| DC-5 |
Resolution Supporting H.R. 15 and H.R. 2034 (Councilmembers Greden, Teall and Mayor Hieftje) Added 7/2/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-304-7-07 |
| DC-6 |
Resolution to Appoint Councilmember Wendy Woods to the City Planning Commission (Councilmembers Greden and Higgins) Added 7/2/07 Approved - Resolution No. R-305-7-07 |
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New Business – Boards and Commissions: |
| DB-1 |
Resolution to Accept and Endorse the Commercial Recycling Committee Report Recommendations (Public Services - Sue F. McCormick, Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-306-7-07 |
| DB-2 |
Resolution to Approve Greenhills School Site Plan and Development Agreement, 30.7 Acres, 850 Greenhills Drive (CPC Recommendation: Approval – 9 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Planning and Development Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (See PH-3) Approved - Resolution No. R-307-7-07 |
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New Business – Departmental: |
| DS-3 |
Resolution to Approve a Three Year Professional Services Agreement (with an Additional Two Year Option) with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for Insurance Brokerage Services and Risk Management Consulting in the Amount of $370,600.00 for Fiscal Year 2008-2010 (Financial and Administrative Services - Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer) Approved - Resolution No. R-308-7-07 |
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Resolution to Amend the City’s Existing HOME Loan with Avalon Housing, Inc. for 518, 520 and 522 S. Division Street from a 1% Interest Loan to a 0% Interest Loan and to Amend the Corresponding Mortgage, Promissory Note and Housing Affordability Agreement ($345,000.00 HOME Funds, $60,000.00 CDBG Funds) (Community Development – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-309-7-07 |
| DS-5 |
Resolution to Amend the City’s Existing HOME Loan to Avalon Housing, Inc. for 211 E. Davis from a 1% Interest Loan to a 0% Interest Loan and to Amend the Corresponding Mortgage, Promissory Note and Housing Affordability Agreement ($334,250.00 HOME Funds) (Community Development - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-310-7-07 |
| DS-6 |
Resolution to Amend the City’s Existing HOME Loan to Avalon Housing, Inc. for 1217 W. Huron from a 1% Interest Loan to a 0% Interest Loan and to Amend the Corresponding Mortgage, Promissory Note and Housing Affordability Agreement ($153,925.00 HOME Funds) (Community Development – Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-311-7-07 |
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Resolution to Amend the City’s Existing HOME Loan to Avalon Housing, Inc. for 610 W. Summit Street from a 1% Interest Loan to a 0% Interest Loan and to Amend the Corresponding Mortgage, Promissory Note and Housing Affordability Agreement ($125,000.00 HOME Funds) (Community Development - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-312-7-07 |
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Resolution to Amend Resolution R-86-3-07 to Approve a Housing Rehabilitation Agreement, Housing Affordability Agreement, Mortgage, Note and Subordination Agreement with Parkhurst Apartments, Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership for Parkhurst Apartments at 1500 Pauline (Community Development - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (Revised 6/27/07) Approved - Resolution No. R-313-7-07 |
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Resolution to Approve Contracts with Washtenaw County for the Human Services Analyst, Rehabilitation Analyst, Intake Specialist and Housing Manager Positions for the Office of Community Development (Not To Exceed $180,000.00 for FY 2008) (Community Development - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) (Revised 6/27/07) Approved - Resolution No. R-314-7-07 |
| DS-10 |
Resolution to Close North Fourth Avenue for the Outfest: Coming Out Diversity Celebration – August 18, 2007 (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-315-7-07 |
| DS-11 |
Resolution to Approve Participation Agreement with Washtenaw Land Trust for the Purchase of a Conservation Easement on the Bloom Property in Northfield Township and Appropriate Funds Not to Exceed the Amount of $30,000.00 (8 Votes) (Community Services - Jayne Miller, Community Services Area Administrator) Approved - Resolution No. R-316-7-07 |
| DS-12 |
Resolution Accepting Easement for Public Utilities from the Public Schools of the City of Ann Arbor (Allen Elementary School) (8 Votes Required) (Attorney Services - Stephen Postema, City Attorney) Approved - Resolution No. R-317-7-07 |
| DS-13 |
Resolution Accepting Easement for Public Utilities from the Public Schools of the City of Ann Arbor (Angell Elementary School) (8 Votes Required) (Attorney Services - Stephen Postema, City Attorney) Approved - Resolution No. R-318-7-07 |
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E - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR |
| E-1 |
Appointments – Confirmations Approved: Housing and Human Services Advisory Board, Housing Board of Appeals |
| E-2 |
Appointments – Nominations City Planning Commission |
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F - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR |
| F-1 |
Replacement of Downtown Sidewalk Ramps – DDA |
| F-2 |
Sponsorship of Downtown Association Representatives to the 2007 International Downtown Association Annual Conference in New York City – DDA |
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Equipment Purchase to Accept Credit Cards at all Parking Facilities – DDA |
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DDA Grant to the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum – DDA |
| F-5 |
Sculpture Plaza Repair Project – DDA |
| F-6 |
DDA Resolution to Provide the City Energy Fund with $630,000.00 to Fund a Downtown Streetlight Retrofit Program to Reduce City Energy Costs and Support the City’s New Energy Technology Initiative - DDA |
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G - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY |
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H & I - CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REFERRALS |
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The following communications were referred as indicated (H): |
| H-1 |
Communication from Rosalie Karunas regarding opposition of the Burton Commons Rezoning – File |
| H-2 |
Communication from S.E.M.C.O.G. regarding their bi-weekly regional update, Vol. 12, No. 13, June 18, 2007 - File |
| H-3 |
Communication from Scott Robertello dated June 22, 2007 regarding the City Market Commission Rules - File Added 7/2/07 |
| H-4 |
Communication from Dennis and Sally Sparr regarding City Market Manager Jessica Black - File Added 7/2/07 |
| H-5 |
Communication from Lawrence Donahee dated June 30, 2007 regarding City Market Manager Jessica Black - File Added 7/2/07 |
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The following minutes were received for file (I): |
| I-1 |
City of Ann Arbor Election Commission – February 13, 2007 |
| I-2 |
Downtown Development Authority – April 4, and May 2, 2007 |
| I-3 |
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority Board – May 23, 2007 |
| I-4 |
Building Board of Appeals – February 14, and March 14, 2007 |
| I-5 |
Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission – May 9, 2007 |
| I-6 |
Ann Arbor Housing Commission – April 11, 2007 |
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PUBLIC COMMENTARY – GENERAL (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER) |
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CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AND ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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A HARD COPY OF THIS COUNCIL PACKET CAN BE VIEWED AT THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE |